For Instruction in Righteousness: A Topical Reference Guide for Biblical Child-Training

by Doorposts

Religious_studiesGrades Pre-K–12

About This Curriculum

A 366-page topical Bible reference guide organizing hundreds of Scripture verses according to 52 common behavioral issues, providing parents with biblical guidance for child discipline and character training.

What makes it unique: Comprehensive biblical parenting concordance that organizes Scripture topically by behavioral issues, providing practical discipline ideas that parallel biblical consequences along with object lessons and encouragement strategies.

For Instruction in Righteousness: Character-Focused Biblical Reference Guide

A 366-page topical reference organizing Scripture verses around 52 behavioral issues for biblical child training and character development. Designed as a family resource for applying biblical principles to discipline and character formation rather than as a systematic religious studies curriculum.

Best for

Homeschooling families seeking a biblical reference guide for character training and discipline, particularly those wanting to integrate Scripture into daily parenting and behavioral instruction across all grade levels

Evaluation Criteria

1 strength · 1 concern · 4 neutral

Primary Text EngagementStrength

The curriculum provides extensive engagement with primary biblical texts through hundreds of organized Scripture references. Each behavioral topic includes multiple Bible verses with descriptions, encouraging direct interaction with Scripture during teachable moments.

Reviews consistently note the extensive use of Bible references with summarized descriptions, biblical examples, and verses to memorize from KJV or NKJV translations

Historical ContextConcern

Limited historical context is provided through biblical stories illustrating consequences and character traits. The approach emphasizes timeless biblical principles over historical-critical analysis.

Reviews mention 'Bible stories illustrating the consequences of the sin' and 'Bible stories illustrating the opposite character trait' but no discussion of historical context or development

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum includes guidance on biblical teaching techniques and practical application methods. Training elements focus on character-based discipline rather than comprehensive religious education pedagogy.

Beginning section covers 'Biblical teaching techniques' including object lessons, parables, and other methods, plus appendix with 'practical ideas for object lessons, parables, and using the material for life-changing Bible study'

Direct InstructionNeutral

The resource facilitates direct instruction through structured biblical teaching techniques and practical application methods. However, it serves more as a reference guide than a complete instructional curriculum.

Includes 'a great section on Biblical teaching techniques that discusses object lessons, parables, proverbs, stories, songs' and provides suggested object lessons for each topic

Vocabulary BuildingNeutral

The curriculum builds character-related vocabulary through organized topics but lacks systematic theological terminology instruction. Vocabulary development focuses on behavioral and moral concepts rather than broader religious studies terms.

Topics include specific character concepts like 'pride, hypocrisy, defiance, vanity, covetousness' but reviews indicate focus on practical application rather than theological vocabulary building

Theological KnowledgeNeutral

The curriculum builds knowledge around character and behavioral theology but lacks systematic doctrinal instruction. Focus is primarily on practical application of biblical principles rather than comprehensive theological education.

Content is organized around sin categories and character traits rather than systematic theology, with emphasis on 'Godly rather than arbitrary discipline' and character training

Review Sources

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Cathy Duffy

Key Facts
GradesGrades Pre-K–12
SubjectReligious_studies
PedagogyUnit Study
Faith-BasedChristian/Protestant
FormatDigital + Physical
Pricing$22.18 at Amazon.com | $18.49 Used at Amazon.com Marketplace

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Data sources: cathyduffy, homeschoolcom